The black market in California also benefits from the restrictions on the licensed competitors, such as the fact that only about 40% of local jurisdictions in California permit cannabis stores.

Pasco is now home to four legal pot shops. The newest is Lucky Leaf Co. and is licensed under a unique Washington program bringing diversity and equity to an industry that racked up $1.2 billion ...

Racism hurts Black and brown Kansans — and new medical cannabis plan leaves them out | Opinion By Ford Carr Special to The Kansas City Star February 29, 2024 5:02 AM ...

Madison Shockley III thought opening a pot shop in Los Angeles would be a generational ticket to building wealth in his community. The city gave Shockley, who is Black, a special social equity ...

Harris will "fight to ensure as the national cannabis industry takes shape, Black men – who have, for years, been over policed for marijuana use – are able to access wealth and jobs in this ...

Authorities seized undisclosed amounts of black market cannabis products from Binghamton and Ithaca shops, following similar raids in New York City. ... Black Leaf − 103 East State Street, Ithaca.

Images of marijuana leaves, the words “marijuana” and “cannabis” and green cross symbols have been outlawed on exterior signs of the city’s marijuana-related businesses.